Jasper, Alabama Natural Disasters | Walker County Hazard Db

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45 Catastrophes Recorded

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Jasper, Alabama

10 Land Tracts in Walker County , Mulberry Watershed

Jasper, Alabama, located in Walker County, faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk overall. The area experiences moderate temperatures, high humidity, and moderate precipitation levels. The region is situated in the South Atlantic-Gulf hydrologic region, with the Mulberry and Black Warrior-Tombigbee rivers running through it. While there are no significant fault lines or coastlines in Jasper, the nearby Mobile-Tombigbee hydrologic subregion and the presence of water bodies like rivers can pose flood risks during severe weather events.

Despite the relatively low risk, Jasper has experienced occasional flooding in the past due to heavy rainfall and its proximity to the Mulberry and Black Warrior-Tombigbee rivers. The area's topography, with some mountainous terrain in surrounding areas, can also contribute to localized flooding. The community's resilience to natural disasters is supported by its population of 65,276 and the presence of emergency response infrastructure. While the risk of hurricanes and tsunamis is very low, the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events underscores the importance of preparedness and mitigation strategies.

Overall, Jasper, Alabama, is relatively safe from natural disasters compared to other regions. While the area may face occasional flooding risks, the community's low vulnerability to hurricanes, tsunamis, and other major disasters contributes to a relatively low hazard risk. The region's historical resilience to natural disasters, combined with its climate and geographical features, positions Jasper as a relatively safe place to live in terms of natural disaster risk.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Moderate

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

30

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Walker County, Alabama faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk based on the hazard risk indexes. The region has a risk rating of "Relatively Low" with a risk score of 73.34. The area experiences moderate risks from flooding, hail, and thunderstorms, with a relatively low risk of wildfires and tornados. The county's population of 65,276 is relatively unaffected by extreme events, with a risk value of 14,131,252.28 indicating a low level of exposure to natural disasters.

Specific climate factors for Walker County include a high frequency of thunderstorms and lightning events, with a risk score of 60.14 for lightning. The area is not prone to tsunamis or volcanoes, with very low risk scores for these events. The region's geological features such as mountain peaks and water bodies do not significantly contribute to hazard risk, with most risks stemming from weather-related events such as hail and flooding. Historical data ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

17 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1475 mm Very High

Average Humidity

90% Very High

Plant Hardiness

7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2021-09-18

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Hurricane Beta

2020-09-25

Flooding

Tropical Storm Sally

2020-09-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

2010-06-25

Hailstorm

2010-04-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-03-10

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

1998-03-07

Hailstorm

1997-07-09

Hailstorm

1995-04-19

Hailstorm

1995-03-07

Flooding

Torrential Rain